About This

• Valuable Medicinal Herb - Oats are nutrient-rich and high in silica and are a prized medicinal herb. The milky tops are the immature seed heads that appear after flowering and are commonly used in herbal teas to support the nervous system, aiding in relaxation and sleep. Oat straw is a gentle ingredient often used in teas, baths, rinses, and infusions to promote skin, hair, and nail health.
• Growing Oats from Seed - In USDA Zones 2-10 direct sow outdoors by broadcasting and raking into soil at a depth of 1/2-1". Oats germinate best when soil is around 60-65° F, germinating in 7-14 days. The upright stalks reach 2-5 feet. As with other grass varieties, oats can handle crowding; plant at 3". Milky tops are ready for harvest 65-85 days after planting; oat grains are ready in 90-120 days. Each packet contains approximately 428 to 500 seeds.
• Sustainable Living - Oats are a nutritious grain crop that's great for promoting self-sufficiency. They can be stored as whole grain (oat groats) for long-term storage or used as flour, steel cut oats, or rolled oats. Oats winterkill in USDA Zone 6 and colder, an ideal cover crop that won’t persist into the next season. They also provide valuable forage for chickens and livestock. Their versatility makes oats essential for any homestead's crop rotation.
• The Info You Need to Grow - These non-perishable seeds are packed in a beautiful paper packet with instructions for successful growing and germination in your home garden. Each package also has instructions for saving seeds after harvest. Getting started is simple for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
• Small American Family-Owned Business - We’re committed to always providing fresh, high-quality seeds for you to plant now or to store for future growing seasons. We pledge to sell only safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds that are always open-pollinated, untreated, and tested to ensure the best germination rates. They will remain viable for years if stored properly in a cool dry location.

Overview

• Plant or Animal Product Type : Herb
• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : SURVIVAL GARDEN SEEDS
• Material Feature : Heirloom
• Expected Blooming Period : Winter, Summer
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 1.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Winter
• USDA Hardiness Zone : 2-10
• Soil Type : Sandy Soil